With regard to fitness, for many years, I have been outspoken about my support of sports and strength training as good alternatives to redundant exercises like treadmill workouts. Steve Holman, editor-in-chief of Iron Man Magazine, has taken that idea to the extreme with a new body shaping program designed to slow down and even reverse…
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Exercise for Senior Citizens At 50 And Beyond by Renie M Rutten
Even a small amount of increased physical activity can benefit your functional health. This means getting in and out of your home to attend church, going for a walk, and getting your own mail without the assistance of someone else. Benefits Of Regular Exercise For Senior Citizens —–Improved Overall Health —–Smaller Waistline —–Lowered Risk of…
Do Senior Citizens Need to Exercise? by Judy Conway
Many people ask the question, “Do senior citizens need to exercise?” One of the greatest causes of atrophy to the muscles of seniors is insufficient activity needed to stimulate adequate blood flow to vital organs. Reasons for an Exercise Program: Left to the reticence of a senior lifestyle can result in disease, lack of muscle…